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Church of Scientology Presents Seminar for Artists on the Mind
Owen York is an artist with a special mission: “My dream is to bring art back from the dead, by bringing the artist back to life.” - February 12, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
TUPAC Unseen: eBook & Website Publishes Previously-Unseen Tupac Shakur Collection of Photographs, Showing Icon in Rare New Light Now Available on Amazon, iTunes, Kobo...
Joel D. Levinson photographed Tupac Shakur in 1993, creating portraits that showed the human side of an icon. Two-decades later, Levinson is making these 'hidden' portraits public along with Original Artwork, launching a new book and website in a project entitled "TUPAC Unseen." - February 11, 2015 - A Picture Book, LLC
Alumosaics Creator and Artist Jeff Ivanhoe Celebrates 34 Years of Unique Creativity
After 34 years of creating beautiful mosaic masterpieces from aluminum cans, Jeff Ivanhoe’s art continues to amaze and mesmerize people from all over the world. Ivanhoe is the only one in the world who creates mosaics from aluminum. He was also a pioneer in recycling aluminum cans to create... - February 11, 2015 - Jeff Ivanhoe - Alumosaics
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Presents the Face of Antiquity
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art is pleased to announce its inaugural show “the face of antiquity.” The exhibition explores the widely varied depictions of the human face in ancient art. The show includes images produced by artists from various ancient European, North African, Western Asian,... - February 07, 2015 - Hixenbaugh Ancient Art
Erie Art Museum Showcases Artist-Designed Bike Racks on Display in PA State Capitol
The Erie Art Museum partnered with Senator Wiley and is highlighting six bike racks that will be on view for the month of February as an exhibit that emphasizes the Museum’s commitment to Erie and the community. - February 04, 2015 - Erie Art Museum
Rockaway Beach Clubs Restoration Takes Off with Artist-In-Residence Programs
Two legendary Beach Clubs that sustained serious facility damage from 2012’s Hurricane Sandy have just announced a new Artist-in-Residence program coordinated by the non-profit National Park Arts Foundation. With this program, NYC-based artists, carefully selected by a world-renowned panel of... - January 26, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
"Husk" by David Namhon Kim at Yellow Peril
Immersive installation and series of sculptural works that arise simultaneously out of biological and digital processes. - January 25, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Relocates to Gallery in Chelsea
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art is pleased to announce the relocation of its ancient art gallery to the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. After nine years on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the gallery is moving to the center of New York’s robust art market. Hixenbaugh Ancient... - January 22, 2015 - Hixenbaugh Ancient Art
Irene G. Mayson Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Irene G. Mayson of Orange, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Irene G. Mayson Ms. Mayson is a Teacher at the Orange Preparatory Academy in Orange, New Jersey. - January 20, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Online Auction of 19th Century Original Oil Paintings
Online auction to occur on Wednesday, March 25th at 10:00 a.m. Paintings are by the prominent artists: Hermann Herzog, Arthur Clifton Goodwin, John F. Francis, Edward C. Betts, Jr. - January 19, 2015 - Bill Fair & Company Worldwide Auctions
Artlightenment 7th Annual Art Show and Film Festival Scheduled for 2015
The annual Artlightenment Festival has just announced the dates of the 2015 festival for Nov 12-14. - January 17, 2015 - Artlightenment
The Collection of the Real "Indiana Jones" to be Sold at Auction Jan. 17
Asian furniture, art and artifacts from the former collection of Roy Chapman Andrews will be auctioned off in Sarasota, Florida. - January 10, 2015 - Sarasota Estate Auction
Rabarama Becomes Guest Curator on Artistaday
The Italian sculptor was invited to be guest curator of the famous Art Portal International Artistaday. - January 07, 2015 - Rabarama di Paola Epifani
Holocaust Memorial Center Welcomes Newest Exhibit "Never Let It Rest," Jan. 11-May 3
Artists Hans Molzenberger, Michael Roque Collins to speak at opening. Both artists have independently and collaboratively created art concerned with the Holocaust in Germany and Poland. Their artworks combine to create a powerful reminder of man’s inhumanity to man during the Holocaust. - January 01, 2015 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Grand Opening Celebration of The San Diego Art Loft, Fine Art Studio and School
The San Diego Art Loft will hold an open house event on January 3, 2015. The soiree celebrates the launch of the teaching studio by introducing artists and esteemed guests to community members and friends. Artist and owner, Elissa Lieberman Krasenbaum will exhibit selected works from her 2014 series, "Beauty Myths." Appetizers and wine will be served. Come meet Elissa, bring a friend, and get a free lesson. - December 28, 2014 - The San Diego Art Loft
National Park Service Partners with Non-Profit for Art Programs
National Park Service (NPS) partners with non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) at Fort Union National Monument for First Ever Fort Union Artist in Residence Program. To Honor the NPS Centennial 2016 and Further the NPS "Call to Action," NPAF programs provide Fort Union National Monument and other parks education, arts and public programs by successful artists and curators. Fort Union Artist in Residence Program is uniquely designed as to the inspiration of park resources. - December 24, 2014 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Celebration of Twenty One Years in Business by Antiquities Giftshop
The company does not change the ancient jewelry or artifacs that come into their inventory for sale, but instead, they gently clean it – collectors see all of the scratches, the age, and the even patina that the proprietors of the Antiquities Gift Shop were unwilling to remove. - December 24, 2014 - Antiquities Giftshop
BalanceDiet™ Showcases Live Pop Art at Art Basel Miami with Fashion Models Wearing Paper Dresses
BalanceDiet™ showcases it's contemporary lifestyle brand at Art Basel by featuring beautiful models adorned in dresses made from recycled marketing packaging for fat burners and anti-aging supplements. - December 23, 2014 - The BalanceDiet Company
Church of Scientology Helps Artists Reach Dreams
The Church of Scientology and Celebrity Centre of Nashville is dedicated to its mission to help artists reach their goals and become successful. - December 20, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
CONFLUENCE 2014 – An Exhibition of Contemporary American Fine Art
Exhibition of Contemporary American Fine Art. - December 19, 2014 - VAM Art Inc.
Sublime Galleria Presents Performance/Interactive Art at The Collection, UB City
In association with Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology. - December 14, 2014 - Sublime Art Galleria
Jonathan Brooks Ends Prolific Week Winning Photo of the Year at Inaugural Miami Photo Salon During Miami Art Week 2014
South Florida-based Photographer/Visual Artist Jonathan Brooks Wins Acclaims on Heels of Releasing The True Cuba Book. - December 11, 2014 - Jonathan Brooks
Image Mill and The Bainbridge Art Museum
Produced and installed the exterior graphics on moving louvers. - December 09, 2014 - Image Mill
Fine Art and Multi-Estate Auction Set for Dec. 14
High-End Auction to be Held at Sarasota Estate Auction in Sarasota, Florida. - December 07, 2014 - Sarasota Estate Auction
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces Tara Conley & Karen Hawkins: "Suspended Fiction"
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces 2015 Debut Exhibition Featuring Conceptual Works by Texas Contemporary Sculptors, Tara Conley & Karen Hawkins. - December 04, 2014 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Herradura Tequila Barrel Art Collection Fueling Creativity During Miami Basel
Tequila Herradura commissioned South Florida artist Caron Bowman to create an art piece for the “2014 Herradura Barrel Art Collection” to debut during Miami Basel. - December 02, 2014 - Caron Bowman
41 Old Hubcaps Leads to International Landfill Art Campaign
In 2008, Ken Marquis, a Pennsylvania picture framer, had an epiphany while milling around an automobile show. “I started rushing up and down vendor aisles buying old hub caps. I bought 41 rusted old hub caps that day. My friend thought I was crazy. I said ‘I have an idea.’” Marquis’ idea has led to the largest non-profit international art initiative of its kind, The Landfillart Project. (www.landfillart.org) - November 29, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC
CrypArt, the First Art in History with a "Real" Value?
CrypArt Limited is pleased to announce its global launch. CrypArt is a new form of art, centered around QR codes. The pictures can be created bespoke with a customer's own message, website link or bitcoin public key. Invented by an anonymous founder Satushi, CrypArt enables customers to create their own picture. Satushi's "A New Dawn" is based on a bitcoin public address, so "stores" and can be sent bitcoins, hence it is the first piece of art in history with a real value. - November 29, 2014 - CrypArt Limited
Atlas Galleries, Chicago’s Preeminent Fine Art Galleries to Celebrate the Holiday Season with a Bang
Atlas Galleries, Chicago’s most trusted Fine Art Galleries and Advisors, and the Magnificent Mile’s only enduring family-owned and operated company has been enjoying their 47th year of business on Chicago’s “Mag Mile” and has several not-to-miss events planned for their galleries to round out the year of 2014. - November 29, 2014 - Atlas Galleries
Yellow Peril Gallery at SCOPE Miami Beach 2014
Featuring new works from artists that best exemplify the gallery's mission and values in a "living booth" that will evolve during the run of the show. - November 28, 2014 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Tattoo Studio Runs Toys 4 Tats Drive
Local tattoo studio gives back by running toy drive for disadvantage youth. Hyperink sets the stereo type by leading the fight to empower the local youth. - November 25, 2014 - HyperInk Studios
Bestway Tours Debuts "The Persian Gardens & The Treasures of Iran" Tour; 15-Day Escorted Iran Tour Led by Noted Garden Expert Jill Cherry
Walk through ancient palaces and lush gardens built for Persian kings, and discover mysterious Iran on Bestway Tours & Safari’s “The Persian Gardens & The Treasures of Iran” Tour. Guests can gain insight into Iran’s incredible history of more than 2500 years, as they... - November 25, 2014 - Bestway Tours & Safaris
Artist Joshua Barber Reveals New Richmond Painting – Sara D. November Gallery Dec. 4-Jan. 11
Richmond-based artist Joshua Barber opens the exhibition "eleven" on December 4, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the Sara D. November Gallery in Richmond. - November 24, 2014 - Barber Fine Art
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Presents 14th Annual Wings & Snow Holiday Art Show
This year’s exhibit, Flyway, features a collection of bird-themed art. - November 23, 2014 - St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
Artist Dimitrina Stamboldjiev Kutriansky "Transcends the Ordinary" in New Exhibit
Meticulously painted landscapes and representational figurative images combine to produce a unique and engaging visual experience. - November 22, 2014 - Dimitrina Stamboldjiev Kutriansky
"Robert Trujillo Presents Jaco: The Documentary" to Participate in Grammy Museum Program
Highly anticipated music documentary to make it's Los Angeles debut. - November 19, 2014 - Jaco: The Documentary
GTA Photography Classes Celebrates 5 Years of Camera Confidence
GTA Photography Classes will be hosting a special edition photography exhibit for their annual Photo 101 Grads Contest. This year’s exhibit marks the school’s 5th anniversary and in addition to showcasing finalists from the 8-week contest, it will also highlight some of the... - November 18, 2014 - GTA Photography Classes
Artlightenment Hosts Artists Tea
Today the Artlightenment film festival and art show opens. This year’s theme: “the light side of art and film.” On Sunday, the artists of the festival gathered for a tea and meet and greet. - November 15, 2014 - Artlightenment
Painting with a Twist Franchise Brings a Whole Lot of Fun to the South Hills
Painting with a Twist is opening its second Pittsburgh location in the South Hills. A grand opening celebration set for November 20th will feature refreshments, music, and interactive painting class with step by step instructions on how to paint a piece of artwork. Local owners Jamie and Nicole... - November 15, 2014 - Painting with a Twist
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Opens Art Exhibit by Stephen Hackley
Artwork by Stephen Hackley is now on display at the Nashville Church of Scientology. - November 14, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Innovation Direct™ Set to Represent Starr Multipurpose Spray Paint Container Invention to Potential Licensees
An innovative and highly functional new twist on a widely used art and design product, the Starr Multi-Purpose Spray Paint Container, has been developed by Samantha Starr Hunter of Quarryville, Pennsylvania. The invention's unique design and features greatly enhance the use and precision of a... - November 09, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Artlightenment Art and Film Festival Nov 13-15
In less than two weeks, Nashvillians will be treated to “the light side of art and film” at the 6th annual Artlightenment festival. - November 06, 2014 - Artlightenment
A New Mascot Prepares to Hit the Streets of New York City
Eight-Foot Karate Sensei is Sure to Attract Attention; Superhero vs. Warm and Fuzzy - November 04, 2014 - D-Dojo Karate
Yellow Peril Gallery Presents Paul Myoda at Contemporary Istanbul 2014
Yellow Peril Gallery to present an installation of interactive illuminating sculptures that respond to the presence of viewers by Paul Myoda at Contemporary Istanbul 2014 in PLUGIN, the New Media Section. - November 01, 2014 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Petroleum Club of Houston, No Reserve Auction
The auction will aim to sell much of the contents of the downtown club, which has been in its current location for more than 50 years to the highest bidder. Some of the items include a 21-foot tall tapestry created by Houston artist David Adickes, most of the club's furnishings and the club’s wood paneling. - October 27, 2014 - Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Manifestationz' November Featured Artists
For the month of November Manifestationz Art Gallery is pleased to welcome two amazingly talented artists as its' featured artists of the month. - October 27, 2014 - Manifestationz Art Gallery
Artlightenment Prepares 6th Annual Festival
November draws ever nearer and with the Artlightenment festival ready to roll in the second week, much excitement lies ahead for Nashville’s art community. - October 25, 2014 - Artlightenment
Interact Art Museum of Atlanta is Coming Up with Its First Ever Unique Pop Up Exhibition of the Newly Defined Genre of Interact-Art with Built-in Photo Opportunity
Locally owned Interact Art Museum (IAM) – Atlanta announced today that it will be holding its first ever pop-up exhibit titled “Beyond the Obvious” on October 25th – November 2nd at 482 Edgewood Ave. Halloween-themed art that lends itself to human interaction will allow... - October 23, 2014 - Interact Art Museum LLC
CSIRI.org Director/CEO Andi Bowe Celebrates Her Top Ranking Among American Executives with a Multicultural Day at the Local Anacortes Library
On Sunday, November 2nd, 2014, CSIRI.org Director/CEO Andi Bowe celebrates her top ranking among American Executives with a Multicultural Day in the Circle Room at the local Anacortes Library. In celebration of her award, she will be sharing her music and highlighting the work of some of her featured artists. - October 19, 2014 - Computer Social Impact Research Institute, Inc.
"Naughty or Nice," Curated by Brooke Erin Goldstein at Yellow Peril
Group exhibition and emporium featuring local artists and artisans curated by Brooke Erin Goldstein. - October 18, 2014 - Yellow Peril Gallery